Unexpected Bedok Bus Blunder: A Morning Surprise
It was just 6:01 am on Tuesday, a quiet Saturday with the faint hum of traffic on Bedok Road, when an ordinary SBS Transit bus suddenly slipped into a school bus, turning the morning commute into a chaotic drama. The collision left one adult and a young boy needing medical attention, but remarkably, the injuries were mild.
What Went Down?
- Location & Timing: The crash happened right at the junction of Bedok Road and Bedok Place.
- The Vehicles: Bus Number 55—the regular commuter tram—rolled straight into a stationary school bus parked perpendicular to the road.
- Damage: The front of the SBS bus was heavily crushed: its windscreen shattered, and the left side was almost a pancake. The school bus? Half of it was perched on the curb, and a street sign was bent as if it had been a sidekick in the battle.
The Human Story
Our protagonist was a 36‑year‑old bus driver, still clutching his ticket to a day off. He was conscious when paramedics whisked him to Changi General Hospital.
Beside him, a 10‑year‑old boy—full of playground energy—made it to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Both were okay, bruised but alive, proving that the human spirit can endure even the most unexpected twists.
Police At the Scene
Police officers responded swiftly, estimating that the SBS bus couldn’t brake in time, resulting in the unfortunate glancing blow. Case file number? We don’t know, but police investigations are ongoing, and they’re crunching the numbers to get to the root of the incident.
Takeaway
So why did it happen? A perfectly rained‑in morning set the stage where an ordinary bus route turned into a strategic misstep. The schools bus was, as far as we know, stationary, and the SBS bus had nothing on the road—just a few more seconds than needed to drum a stop. The end result? A sad but memorable lesson on the fine line between order and chaos.
All we can do is keep safe driving and remind teachers that school bus crossings—especially at intersections—triage survival skills. In the meantime, let’s watch out for our friendly neighborhood buses and maybe bring a helmet for 10‑year‑old suits. Who knows, maybe the next bus will beat the odds by driving it like a Wily Cheetah!
Video report for the curious observer: https://www.facebook.com/alex.tan.79827/videos/10156134332772669/?t=0
